Brent W. Urshel, 72, of Ossian, passed away on Wednesday morning, Nov. 11, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Brent was born on July 12, 1954, in Fort Wayne to Ralph and Betty Rose (Kinsey) Urshel. He graduated from Norwell High School in 1972. A lifelong farmer, Brent also worked for Dana Corporation for 30 years, retiring in 2002. He enjoyed fishing, watching football and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
On June 7, 1975, Brent and Beverly Ann Cobbum were married in Bluffton. They shared 49 years of marriage before her passing in 2024.
Brent is survived by his three sons, Kent (Terri) Urshel of Markle, Jeremy (Tony) Urshel of Springhill, Florida, and Blake Urshel of Fort Wayne; and four grandchildren, Tyler Urshel, Dylan Urshel, Colt Urshel and Summer Urshel. He is also survived by his brother, Daniel (Gina) Urshel of Ossian.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Beverly Ann Urshel.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026 at the funeral home and for one hour prior to the service on Monday.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Secor officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Ossian.
Memorials may be made to the Norwell FFA Chapter.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Lemler family of Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends may share online condolences with the family at www.thomarich.com.